Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi’s impressive 4-7 spell led Afghanistan to an 82-run victory over Canada in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. Afghanistan, batting first, scored 200/4 with Ibrahim Zadran’s unbeaten 95 being the highlight. In response, Canada struggled as Afghanistan’s spinners, including Rashid Khan and Nabi, dominated, limiting Canada to 118/8.
Canada’s early momentum was short-lived as Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Nabi’s bowling caused a collapse, leaving them at 33/3. Despite brief resistance from Harsh Thaker and Saad bin Zafar, Canada failed to recover. Afghanistan’s strong finish was a positive end to their campaign, while Canada’s defeat marked the conclusion of a promising run.
Nabi continued his stellar performance by dismissing key Canadian batsmen, finishing with his best T20 World Cup figures. Afghanistan’s solid batting display, led by Zadran and Atal, set the stage for their victory. Canada’s bowlers struggled under pressure in the death overs, allowing Afghanistan to secure a convincing win.
